Brewers ride a 97-win season into NLDS Game 2 at home, leveraging Aaron Ashby’s left-handed edge against Chicago while holding a potent home-field advantage and a lean-to undervalued line at -120.

Brewers rely on Ashby in an opener role to bridge to a deep bullpen in the NLDS vs Chicago. The strategy centers on leveraging his strikeout upside in short stints and exploiting matchups while protecting a lead through late innings.

Aaron Ashby, Brewers pitcher, posted a 2.16 ERA with 76 strikeouts in 66.2 innings this season and is set for NLDS action against Chicago in a likely opener role. His postseason debut carries upside and workload risk, amplified by a family connection to former All-Star Andy Ashby.

Ashby, who appeared briefly in Game 1, is slated for a longer stint in Game 2 as Milwaukee looks to build a bridge to its late-inning arms. His performance will significantly shape Milwaukee’s ability to sustain pressure on Chicago’s lineup.

Milwaukee seeks a 2-0 lead at home after drawing first blood with a big early eruption in Game 1. Aaron Ashby, fresh off a relief stint, looks to go deeper in Game 2 while the bullpen backs him to close out late frames.